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Last year, we learned Edgar Wright was helming a remake of Stephen King’s The Running Man with Glen Powell (Twisters) in the lead role—and that it would be released during the year the original book is set: 2025. After a small sampling to press during CinemaCon, Universal’s first trailer sets the stage for what’s coming this fall.

Powell plays Ben Richards, the latest contestant in a reality game show where people avoid bounty hunters sent to kill them. Like in the 1982 novel and 1987 film, Richards is in the games to win money and pay for his kid’s medicine. There’s a lot of bounty hunters, and they ain’t letting up on him or his fellow runners played by Daniel Ezra and Katy O’Brian, but it’ll be worth it if he can get that cash prize at the end.

Much to the delight of the show’s producer, Killian (Josh Brolin), and host, Bobby (Colman Domingo), Richards is a ratings hit. But the longer he toughs it out, the more of an inspiration he becomes to fellow working-class people watching him on TV, which starts looking like a problem to the wealthy.

Also starring Michael Cera, Jayme Lawson, and William H. Macy, The Running Man releases in theaters November 7.

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BATON ROUGE, LA — Sources close to Gene Vickers say that the 34-year-old is now searching for a new church after finding out that his pastor likes the Disney Star Wars movies last Sunday.

According to Vickers, it is impossible for him to continue to sit under the teaching of a pastor who holds such heterodox views as liking The Force Awakens or The Last Jedi.

"I’ve been a bit worried about Pastor Frank in the past, but I’ve always just stayed at the church because I don’t want to judge him too hastily," Vickers said sadly. "But at this point, I’m not sure that I can continue to condone his beliefs, let alone be taught by them. I mean, the Scriptures say that those who teach will be judged with greater harshness — I’m not sure how Pastor Frank intends to avoid the divine wrath of God for liking the Disney Star Wars movies. Those films don’t even make any sense. Rogue One had literally one job, and it totally failed to properly set up A New Hope!"

While Pastor Frank was personally unavailable for comment, his wife says that he is "saddened" by Vickers’ turning away from the church.

"I pray that he will be quickly restored to fellowship with us," the pastor reportedly told his wife. "In the meantime, boot up Solo: A Star Wars Story, will you?"

At publishing time, Vickers had found a new church, only to be unimaginably disappointed when the pastor there compared the Holy Ghost to the Force.

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Google Earth now lets you step back in time at street level, thanks to the launch of historical Street View imagery. The feature arrives for the platform’s 20th anniversary and brings new AI-powered tools for professional users (like urban planners) in the U.S.

Explore the Past in Google Earth

Google Earth has always helped everyone see the world from above. Now, it lets you see how streets and neighborhoods have changed over the years. With the new update, you can slide through older Street View images right inside Google Earth. Want to revisit your childhood block or watch a city skyline grow? Just move the timeline slider and see how places looked in the past.

Until now, historical Street View was only available in Google Maps and the Earth Pro desktop app. This update brings it to the main Google Earth app on the web and mobile, making it easier for everyone to use.

Historical street view imagery in Google Earth follows from its popularity in Google Maps. The #somewhereonGoogleMaps trend captured our nostalgia for places past and present. Google Earth’s 20th anniversary is as good a time as any to catch up with its milestones.

A Digital Time Machine for Us

The new historical Street View feature turns Google Earth into more than just a virtual globe. Now, it’s a visual time machine. You can trace your history or see how your favorite places have evolved. It’s fascinating to watch a vacant lot become a playground, or a quiet street transform into a busy neighborhood.

For a long time, I have enjoyed watching a satellite view of my own house with Google Earth.

Now, we can satisfy our curiosity about old places by heading to places with extensive historical records. For instance, New York, London, and Paris, etc. Here are some of my favorites, which I checked out:

Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center) in Lower Manhattan, New York City: You can watch a part of modern American history as this symbolic structure rose from the rebuilding efforts at Ground Zero.

The Berlin Wall in Germany is one of the most historically significant timelapses. Watch the fall of the Berlin Wall, along with the massive urban transformation that followed German reunification.

Kennedy Space Center in Florida provides comprehensive historical imagery of NASA’s launch facilities and the evolution of the space program infrastructure. As a space buff, I head to the SpaceX Starbase in Texas, too, to watch the company’s meteoric rise.

Pompeii, Italy, and its many ancient Roman attractions like the Rectangle Theater, the Theater of Pompeii, the Temple of Apollo, the Arch of Tiberius, and the Public Square.

The World Islands in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, are artificial islands constructed to resemble a world map.

Also: Smarter Maps for Real-World Problems

It’s not about casual nostalgia and fun alone. Along with the time-travel feature, Google is adding powerful new tools for U.S. professionals. Soon, planners and researchers will see overlays that show tree canopy coverage and land surface temperatures. These AI-powered insights can help cities plan for more green spaces or tackle “urban heat islands” where temperatures rise due to a lack of trees and too much concrete.

For decision makers, knowing where trees are missing or where temperatures spike can guide smart choices. They might plant more trees in the hottest areas or design new parks where they’re needed most. These upgrades can make cities cooler, greener, and more comfortable for everyone.